Chevak Alaska Map

About Chevak, Alaska

Chevak is a locality in Kusilvak, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 494. The population density is 156.7 people per km². Chevak is located at 61.5278°N, 165.5864°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Nome) timezone. ZIP code: 99563.

Chevak rests on the vast Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, a landscape sculpted by the patient artistry of water and wind. It lies 518.4 miles west of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 279°T), and is situated 16.8 miles east of Hooper Bay. The land itself is a subtle topography of low-lying tundra, a tapestry of mosses, sedges, and low shrubs that shift in hue with the passing seasons, from the vibrant greens of summer to the muted ochres and browns of autumn. Here, the sky feels immense, a boundless canvas where clouds drift like colossal, slow-moving ships, casting fleeting shadows that glide across the flat terrain. The air, when it’s not sharp with the bite of winter, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and distant, unseen marshes, a constant reminder of the pervasive influence of water. The Kuskokwim River, a broad, silty artery, snakes its way through this expanse, its currents dictating the lifeblood of the region and its deltaic fingers reaching towards the Bering Sea. The history of Chevak is intrinsically tied to the Yup'ik people, whose ancestral lands have been shaped by millennia of adaptation to this unique environment. For generations, life here has revolved around the rhythms of subsistence, with fishing for salmon and hunting for seals and waterfowl forming the core of the local economy. This enduring connection to the natural world is reflected in the resilience and ingenuity of Chevak's residents. The village itself, a collection of sturdy, practical buildings, feels rooted in its surroundings, designed to withstand the powerful forces of nature. While modern conveniences have arrived, the spirit of traditional knowledge and community cooperation remains a distinctive characteristic, a quiet strength that underpins the daily life of Chevak.

About This Chevak Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Chevak, Alaska with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Chevak and Kusilvak.

Detailed location data for Chevak includes the ZIP code (99563), telephone area code (907), county seat of Kusilvak, and school district assignment (Kashunamiut School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Chevak is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.